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We&#8217;ll call you shortly.<\/h3>\n          <p>While you wait:<\/p>\n          <ul><li>Don&#8217;t talk to the other driver&#8217;s insurance.<\/li><li>Don&#8217;t post about the crash on social media.<\/li><li>Keep photos and the police report number together.<\/li><\/ul>\n          <a href=\"tel:+18007070707\" class=\"slf-cc-btn call\" style=\"width:100%\">Can&#8217;t wait? Call 1-800-707-0707<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n<div class=\"slf-cc-wrap\">\n<section class=\"slf-cc-sec\" style=\"padding-top:36px\"><div class=\"slf-cc-facts\"><h2>Key Facts for Concord Dog Bite Claims<\/h2><ul><li><span class=\"i\">\u23f1\ufe0f<\/span><span>Under <strong>California Civil Code \u00a7 3342<\/strong>, dog owners are <strong>strictly liable for bites regardless of the dog\u2019s history<\/strong> \u2014 there is <strong>no \u201cone free bite\u201d rule<\/strong> in California. You have <strong>2 years<\/strong> to file (Cal. Code Civ. Proc. \u00a7 335.1). Most claims are paid by the owner\u2019s <strong>homeowner\u2019s or renter\u2019s insurance<\/strong>. Consultation is free. <strong>No fee unless we win.<\/strong> Call <strong>1-800-707-0707<\/strong> any time, 24\/7.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"slf-cc-sec\" id=\"the-concord-dog-bite-lawyers-families-tr\"><h2>The Concord Dog Bite Lawyers Families Trust<\/h2><p>If you or your child was bitten anywhere in Concord \u2014 on a sidewalk in the Monument corridor, on the Contra Costa Canal Trail, at Newhall Community Park, in an apartment courtyard, or in a neighbor\u2019s yard \u2014 California law puts the burden on the owner, not on you. You don\u2019t need to prove the dog had a history. You don\u2019t need to prove the owner knew. The bite itself is enough.<\/p><p>Scranton Law Firm has represented injured Californians for more than 50 years. We\u2019ve recovered over $1 billion for our clients. We know Concord dog bite cases \u2014 the Contra Costa Animal Services reporting process, John Muir\u2019s wound-care and rabies-prophylaxis routing through Concord and Walnut Creek, and the way Contra Costa County Superior Court handles minor\u2019s compromise petitions when a child has been bitten. We move quickly because pediatric scarring claims, in particular, hinge on photographs taken in the first 72 hours and on a credible projection of future scar-revision and plastic-surgery costs across the child\u2019s lifetime.<\/p><p>We answer the phone 24\/7. The consultation is free. If the owner\u2019s homeowner\u2019s or renter\u2019s insurer is already trying to close out your claim with a fast offer, good \u2014 they can call us instead.<\/p><\/section>\n<!-- ATTORNEYS -->\n    <section class=\"slf-cc-sec\" id=\"attorneys\">\n      <span class=\"eyebrow\">Who you&#8217;ll work with<\/span>\n      <h2>The Attorneys Who Handle Your Concord Case<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"sub\">Two trial lawyers based in our Concord office. Direct access. Every call returned.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"slf-cc-attys\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/chris-scranton\/\" class=\"slf-cc-atty\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ChrisNew.jpg\" alt=\"Chris Scranton, Owner and CEO of Scranton Law Firm\" width=\"440\" height=\"600\"><div class=\"slf-cc-atty-body\"><span class=\"role\">Owner &amp; CEO<\/span><h3>Chris Scranton<\/h3><p>Leading the firm since 2009. A rider who has been through surgeries and rehab himself, and knows what an injury takes from you.<\/p><ul><li>Judge Pro Tempore<\/li><li>Board of Directors, ACCTLA<\/li><li>California State Bar #196959<\/li><\/ul><span class=\"more\">View profile \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/jamie-retmier\/\" class=\"slf-cc-atty\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jamie_Retmier.jpg\" alt=\"Jamie Retmier, Trial Attorney at Scranton Law Firm\" width=\"440\" height=\"600\"><div class=\"slf-cc-atty-body\"><span class=\"role\">Trial Attorney<\/span><h3>Jamie Retmier<\/h3><p>With the firm since 2019. An award-winning trial advocate who prepares every case as if it is going in front of a jury.<\/p><ul><li>Golden Gate University School of Law<\/li><li>CALI Award \u00b7 Witkin Award<\/li><li>Member, ACCTLA and SF Trial Lawyers Assn.<\/li><\/ul><span class=\"more\">View profile \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<section class=\"slf-cc-sec\" id=\"california-s-strict-liability-dog-bite-l\"><h2>California\u2019s Strict Liability Dog Bite Law<\/h2><p>If you or your child has been bitten by a dog in Concord, California law is squarely on your side. Under <strong>California Civil Code \u00a7 3342<\/strong>, the owner of a dog is <strong>strictly liable<\/strong> for any bite that occurs in a public place or while the victim is lawfully on private property. Strict liability means you do not need to prove the dog had previously bitten anyone, that the owner knew the dog was dangerous, or that the owner did anything wrong beyond owning the dog. One bite is enough.<\/p><div class=\"slf-cc-cards\"><div class=\"slf-cc-card\"><h3>California Civil Code \u00a7 3342 \u2014 No \u201cOne Free Bite\u201d Rule<\/h3><p>Owner is liable for the very first bite. California does not require proof the dog was dangerous or had a history of aggression \u2014 strict liability attaches from the moment the bite occurs.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"slf-cc-card\"><h3>No Proof of Prior Dangerous Behavior Required<\/h3><p>Unlike negligence cases, you do not have to show the dog had a history of aggression or that the owner was aware of any prior dangerous behavior. The bite itself establishes liability.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"slf-cc-card\"><h3>Applies in Public Places and When Lawfully on Private Property<\/h3><p>Newhall Community Park, the Contra Costa Canal Trail, a neighbor\u2019s yard you were invited into, apartment common areas, front porches \u2014 anywhere you had a legal right to be at the time of the bite.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"slf-cc-card\"><h3>Covers Bites by Dogs of Any Breed<\/h3><p>There are no breed exceptions under California Civil Code \u00a7 3342. The statute covers every breed \u2014 including mixed breeds. Breed is irrelevant to liability, though it may factor into injury severity.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"slf-cc-card\"><h3>Homeowner\u2019s or Renter\u2019s Insurance Typically Covers Dog Bite Claims<\/h3><p>Most Concord dog bite claims are paid by the owner\u2019s homeowner\u2019s or renter\u2019s liability coverage \u2014 not out of the owner\u2019s pocket. Filing a claim is not the same as personally suing your neighbor.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"slf-cc-data\"><div class=\"slf-cc-datum\"><span class=\"n\">50+<\/span><span class=\"l\">Years Experience<\/span><span class=\"m\">Representing California injury victims since the 1970s<\/span><\/div><div class=\"slf-cc-datum\"><span class=\"n\">$1B+<\/span><span class=\"l\">Recovered For Our Clients<\/span><span class=\"m\">Settlements and verdicts across California<\/span><\/div><div class=\"slf-cc-datum\"><span class=\"n\">24\/7<\/span><span class=\"l\">Available Free Consultation<\/span><span class=\"m\">Call 1-800-707-0707 any time, day or night<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><section class=\"slf-cc-sec alt\" id=\"high-risk-locations-for-dog-bites-in-con\"><div class=\"slf-cc-wrap\"><h2>High-Risk Locations for Dog Bites in Concord<\/h2><p>Concord dog bites cluster around predictable environments. We have seen the same locations generate incidents repeatedly:<\/p><div class=\"slf-cc-cards\"><div class=\"slf-cc-card\"><h3>Newhall Community Park<\/h3><p>High dog density, informal off-leash areas, and a large family population. Conflicts between leashed and off-leash dogs \u2014 and the people walking them \u2014 produce serious bites. Newhall Community Park is a frequent source of the Concord dog bite cases we handle.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"slf-cc-card\"><h3>Markham Nature Park<\/h3><p>Frequent dog walkers; multiple incidents near the WPA Rock Garden and throughout the park\u2019s open lawns. Children approaching unfamiliar dogs is a recurring scenario in this family-heavy park.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"slf-cc-card\"><h3>Monument Corridor Neighborhoods<\/h3><p>Dense residential blocks, apartment complexes, and regular sidewalk dog-walking routes create frequent close-proximity encounters between dogs and pedestrians.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"slf-cc-card\"><h3>Contra Costa Canal Trail and Neighborhood Walking Paths<\/h3><p>Popular walking and cycling routes with frequent dog encounters. Leashed and off-leash dogs regularly interact with joggers, cyclists, and families on these paths, creating a steady bite-risk environment.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"slf-cc-card\"><h3>Residential Neighborhoods and Apartment Communities<\/h3><p>Bites often happen where dogs slip out of yards, broken gates, patios, or apartment common areas into sidewalks, parking lots, and shared driveways.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"slf-cc-card\"><h3>Concord Dog-Friendly Parks and Off-Leash Areas<\/h3><p>Newhall Community Park, Hillcrest Park, Lime Ridge Open Space, and the unofficial off-leash spots throughout Concord are where attacks between dogs frequently involve the humans trying to separate them. Even bystanders struck during a dog fight may have a claim against the owner of the aggressive dog.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><div class=\"slf-cc-wrap\">\n<section class=\"slf-cc-sec\" id=\"common-dog-bite-injuries-in-concord-case\"><h2>Common Dog Bite Injuries in Concord Cases<\/h2><div class=\"slf-cc-cards\"><div class=\"slf-cc-card\"><h3>Deep Puncture Wounds and Lacerations<\/h3><p>Requiring sutures, surgical debridement, or surgical repair. Puncture wounds are deceptively small on the surface but often deep \u2014 bacteria are driven into tissue and infection risk is significant.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"slf-cc-card\"><h3>Scarring and Disfigurement<\/h3><p>Permanent, especially on the face, hands, and forearms. Scar revision and plastic surgery costs can span years and represent a major component of recoverable damages \u2014 particularly for children bitten on the face or head.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"slf-cc-card\"><h3>Nerve Damage<\/h3><p>Deep bites to hands or arms can sever or compress nerves, producing numbness, loss of dexterity, chronic pain, or permanent sensory deficits. Hand nerve damage is particularly disabling for those who work with their hands.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"slf-cc-card\"><h3>Infection \u2014 Capnocytophaga, Pasteurella, and Sepsis Risk<\/h3><p>Dog bites carry bacteria including Capnocytophaga and Pasteurella. Bite wound infections can progress to cellulitis, abscess, or sepsis \u2014 sometimes requiring hospitalization. Seek ER care promptly. John Muir Medical Center \u2013 Walnut Creek is the regional Level II trauma center for serious bite injuries; John Muir Medical Center \u2013 Concord Campus is the closest ER for many local cases.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"slf-cc-card\"><h3>Traumatic Brain Injuries<\/h3><p>Knockdown attacks \u2014 particularly against children or elderly victims \u2014 can produce head injuries when the victim strikes the ground. Children attacked around the head and face by larger breeds can suffer skull fractures.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"slf-cc-card\"><h3>Psychological Trauma and PTSD<\/h3><p>Fear of dogs, nightmares, and anxiety in public spaces are common after serious bites \u2014 especially in children. Counseling and psychological treatment costs are recoverable. The non-economic impact of PTSD is often the largest single component of value in pediatric cases.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"slf-cc-sec\" id=\"evidence-to-preserve-after-a-concord-dog\"><h2>Evidence to Preserve After a Concord Dog Bite<\/h2><div class=\"slf-cc-cards\"><div class=\"slf-cc-card\"><h3>Photograph Injuries Immediately and Then Daily<\/h3><p>Wounds change dramatically over the first several days \u2014 bruising deepens, swelling peaks, and the full extent of lacerations becomes visible. Daily photographs document the progression and establish the true severity of the injury.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"slf-cc-card\"><h3>Identify the Dog and Owner<\/h3><p>Name, address, contact information, and proof of rabies vaccination. Photograph the dog and its license tag if safe to do so. If the owner refuses, call Concord PD \u2014 failure to provide information after a dog bite can be a separate violation.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"slf-cc-card\"><h3>Get Names of Witnesses<\/h3><p>Neighbors, other park visitors, bystanders \u2014 anyone who saw the attack or the moments leading up to it. Get contact information before they leave. Witnesses are difficult to locate after the fact.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"slf-cc-card\"><h3>Get the Concord Animal Care Services Report Number<\/h3><p>File a bite report with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.contracosta.ca.gov\/9974\/Animal-Services\">Contra Costa Animal Services<\/a>. The official report creates the formal record of the incident, triggers quarantine and vaccine verification, and documents any prior bite history on file with the agency.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"slf-cc-card\"><h3>Medical Records from the Day of Injury<\/h3><p>ER records documenting wound severity and rabies prophylaxis initiation. Same-day medical records establish that the bite caused your injuries and provide the baseline for all future care projections.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"slf-cc-sec\" id=\"children-and-dog-bites-special-considera\"><h2>Children and Dog Bites \u2014 Special Considerations<\/h2><div class=\"slf-cc-locs\" style=\"grid-template-columns:1fr\"><div class=\"slf-cc-loc\"><h4>Children Are the Most Common Dog Bite Victims<\/h4><span class=\"note\">\n<p>Children are bitten by dogs at higher rates than adults, and because of their height they are bitten on the <strong>face, head, and neck<\/strong> most often \u2014 producing the most severe scarring and disfigurement. The injuries follow a child for life. Cosmetic surgery and scar-revision procedures continue as the child grows, and future surgery costs must be projected and included in any claim.<\/p>\n<p>California law treats minor victims differently: <strong>any settlement involving a child under 18 must be approved by a court as a minor\u2019s compromise under CCP \u00a7 372.<\/strong> This procedure protects the child\u2019s recovery from being prematurely released or spent before the child needs it. Settlement funds are typically placed in a blocked account or structured settlement until the child turns 18. We handle minor\u2019s compromises routinely at Contra Costa County Superior Court and ensure courts approve fair settlements that account for the child\u2019s full lifetime needs.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"slf-cc-sec\" id=\"what-to-do-after-a-concord-dog-bite\"><h2>What to Do After a Concord Dog Bite<\/h2><p>The first 24 hours after a bite are critical \u2014 both medically and legally:<\/p><ol class=\"slf-cc-steps\"><li><span><strong>Seek Medical Care Immediately<\/strong>\n<p>John Muir Medical Center \u2013 Walnut Creek for severe bites, John Muir Medical Center \u2013 Concord Campus for many local ER visits, or urgent care for less severe injuries. The <strong>rabies prophylaxis window is critical<\/strong> \u2014 do not delay. Even minor-appearing bites carry serious infection risk.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/li><li><span><strong>Photograph Wounds Before Cleaning \u2014 and the Dog and Owner<\/strong>\n<p>Photograph the wounds before they are cleaned or bandaged. Photograph the dog and its license tag if it is safe to do so. Photograph the location of the attack and any leash, fence, or containment involved.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/li><li><span><strong>Report to Concord Animal Care Services<\/strong>\n<p>Report the bite to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.contracosta.ca.gov\/9974\/Animal-Services\">Contra Costa Animal Services<\/a>. California law requires bite reporting. The agency will handle quarantine and rabies observation and create the official incident record.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/li><li><span><strong>Identify the Owner and Get Proof of Rabies Vaccination<\/strong>\n<p>Name, address, phone number, homeowner\u2019s or renter\u2019s insurance carrier, and proof of the dog\u2019s rabies vaccination. If the owner refuses to provide information, contact the Concord Police Department non-emergency line at (925) 671-3220.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/li><li><span><strong>Call Scranton Law at 1-800-707-0707<\/strong>\n<p>We review the incident immediately and advise on preserving evidence. The owner\u2019s insurer will call quickly \u2014 do not give a recorded statement or accept any offer before speaking with us. Free consultation, 24\/7.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/section>\n<section class=\"slf-cc-sec\" style=\"padding-top:0\"><div class=\"slf-cc-inline\">\n<div><strong>You can talk to us for free.<\/strong><span>There&#8217;s no fee unless we win your case.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"btns\">\n<a class=\"slf-cc-btn call\" href=\"tel:+18007070707\">Call 24\/7<\/a>\n<a class=\"slf-cc-btn review\" href=\"#slf-cc-form\">Free Case Review<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"slf-cc-sec\" id=\"compensation-available-in-concord-dog-bi\"><h2>Compensation Available in Concord Dog Bite Cases<\/h2><div class=\"slf-cc-cards\"><div class=\"slf-cc-card\"><h3>Medical Expenses<\/h3><p>ER visit, surgery, rabies shots, wound care, infection management, plastic surgery for scarring, and future scar revision procedures. All past and projected future medical costs are recoverable.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"slf-cc-card\"><h3>Lost Wages During Recovery<\/h3><p>Income missed during treatment and recovery. Reduced earning capacity is recoverable separately if nerve damage, disfigurement, or PTSD affects your ability to work going forward.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"slf-cc-card\"><h3>Pain and Suffering<\/h3><p>Physical pain and emotional distress from the bite and the recovery process. Pain and suffering is often the largest single component of value in serious dog bite cases.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"slf-cc-card\"><h3>Permanent Scarring and Disfigurement<\/h3><p>Valued separately from general pain and suffering \u2014 particularly substantial in dog bite cases involving facial, neck, and visible-extremity scarring. Scar revision and reconstructive surgery costs are recoverable as medical expenses.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"slf-cc-card\"><h3>Psychological Treatment<\/h3><p>Therapy for PTSD, anxiety, phobia of dogs, and fear of public spaces following a bite. Psychological treatment costs are recoverable \u2014 both past and projected future treatment.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"slf-cc-card\"><h3>Punitive Damages<\/h3><p>If the owner knew the dog was dangerous and did nothing to protect others \u2014 through prior bites, prior aggressive encounters, or documented dangerous behavior \u2014 punitive damages may be available in addition to compensatory damages.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"slf-cc-sec\" id=\"how-your-concord-dog-bite-case-works\"><h2>How Your Concord Dog Bite Case Works<\/h2><ol class=\"slf-cc-proc\"><li><div><h4>Free Consultation<\/h4><p>Call us at 1-800-707-0707, 24\/7. We listen, answer your questions, and tell you honestly whether you have a case worth pursuing. No commitment. No fee.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div><h4>Evidence Preservation<\/h4><p>We pull the Contra Costa Animal Services bite report, check prior bite history, confirm vaccination status, identify the owner&#8217;s insurance, and secure witness statements before they are lost.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div><h4>Investigation<\/h4><p>We identify all liable parties \u2014 including landlords if the bite occurred in an apartment common area where the landlord knew the dog was dangerous \u2014 and investigate the owner\u2019s history and available insurance coverage.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div><h4>Demand &amp; Negotiation<\/h4><p>Once treatment has stabilized and future-care costs can be projected, we send a comprehensive demand to the homeowner\u2019s or renter\u2019s insurer and negotiate aggressively for the full value of your claim.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div><h4>Minor\u2019s Compromise (if Child Is Victim)<\/h4><p>If your child was bitten, we handle the petition for court approval at <strong>Contra Costa County Superior Court<\/strong> and arrange a blocked account or structured settlement that protects the child\u2019s recovery.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div><h4>Recovery<\/h4><p>Settlement or verdict. We resolve outstanding medical liens, deduct fees and costs, and put your check in your hand \u2014 or manage the court-supervised disbursement for minor clients.<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ol><div class=\"slf-cc-warn\"><p>\n<strong>Don\u2019t Accept the First Offer \u2014 Especially for Scarring Cases<\/strong>\n<p>Dog bite insurance claims are often handled by the homeowner\u2019s or renter\u2019s insurer. These adjusters routinely offer quick, low settlements \u2014 particularly before the full extent of scarring is known, before plastic surgery opinions are obtained, and before a child\u2019s future surgical needs are projected. <strong>Once you sign a release, the case is closed forever.<\/strong> Never accept an offer before you know the full scope of your injuries and future costs.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"slf-cc-sec slf-cc-faq\" id=\"faq\"><h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details open><summary>Does California\u2019s strict liability law apply to dog bites in Concord?<\/summary><p>Yes. California Civil Code \u00a7 3342 makes dog owners strictly liable for bites in public places or when the victim was lawfully on private property. Strict liability means you do not need to prove the owner knew the dog was dangerous \u2014 the bite itself establishes liability. This applies to every bite in Concord parks, sidewalks, trails, and neighborhoods.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>What if the dog had no prior history of biting?<\/summary><p>Prior bite history is irrelevant under California Civil Code \u00a7 3342. California does not have a \u201cone free bite\u201d rule. The owner is strictly liable for the very first bite, regardless of what they knew about the dog\u2019s temperament or history. If you were bitten, you have a claim \u2014 period.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>What is the statute of limitations for a dog bite claim in California?<\/summary><p>Two years from the date of the bite (Cal. Code Civ. Proc. \u00a7 335.1) for private-owner dogs. If a government-owned or government-controlled dog was involved \u2014 such as a Concord Police K-9 handler\u2019s personal dog or an off-duty bite \u2014 you must file a written government tort claim within <strong>6 months<\/strong> under Cal. Gov. Code \u00a7 911.2. Call us immediately if a government agency dog was involved.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>My child was bitten by a dog in Concord \u2014 what are my options?<\/summary><p>You can file a claim on your child\u2019s behalf as a parent or guardian. Any settlement of a minor\u2019s claim must be approved by the court through a <strong>minor\u2019s compromise<\/strong> procedure under CCP \u00a7 372. This protects the child\u2019s recovery from being prematurely released. Settlement funds are placed in a blocked account or structured settlement until the child turns 18. We handle the entire court petition process at Contra Costa County Superior Court. Children\u2019s cases are often the most substantial dog bite claims we handle.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>What if the dog owner claims I provoked the dog?<\/summary><p>Provocation is one of the few defenses available under \u00a7 3342 \u2014 but it must be intentional provocation. Accidentally startling a dog, reaching out to pet a dog, or walking past a dog generally does not constitute provocation under California law. Even where some provocation is found, California\u2019s comparative fault rules reduce the owner\u2019s liability proportionally \u2014 they do not eliminate it. Insurance adjusters often raise provocation as a negotiating tactic. Don\u2019t let them close your claim early.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>What if the bite was by a government-owned dog?<\/summary><p>Bites by government-owned dogs \u2014 Concord Police K-9 units, or an animal control officer\u2019s personal dog biting someone while on duty \u2014 may be covered under government liability. However, you must file a written government tort claim with the City of Concord or Contra Costa County within <strong>6 months<\/strong> under Cal. Gov. Code \u00a7 911.2. Missing this deadline typically bars the claim permanently. Call us immediately if a government dog was involved so we can identify the correct agency and file within the window.<\/p><\/details><\/section>\n<section class=\"slf-cc-sec\" id=\"resources\"><h2>Related Resources<\/h2><div class=\"slf-cc-rel\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/\"><span class=\"t\">\ud83d\udcd8<\/span><strong>Concord Personal Injury Lawyers<\/strong><span class=\"d\">Our Concord headquarters page: every case type, our attorneys, case results, and reviews.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/concord-slip-and-fall-lawyer\/\"><span class=\"t\">\u26a0\ufe0f<\/span><strong>Concord Slip and Fall Lawyer<\/strong><span class=\"d\">Premises liability claims for falls in Concord grocery stores, shopping centers, sidewalks, and restaurants. Free consultation.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/concord-car-accident-lawyer\/\"><span class=\"t\">\ud83d\ude97<\/span><strong>Concord Car Accident Lawyer<\/strong><span class=\"d\">Injured in a Concord car crash? 50+ years of experience and $1B+ recovered for California injury victims.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/concord-motorcycle-accident-lawyer\/\"><span class=\"t\">\ud83c\udfcd\ufe0f<\/span><strong>Concord Motorcycle Accident Lawyer<\/strong><span class=\"d\">Rider-focused help after motorcycle crashes on I-680, Highway 4, Highway 242, and Concord streets.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/dog-bite-lawyer\/\"><span class=\"t\">\ud83d\udc15<\/span><strong>California Dog Bite Lawyer<\/strong><span class=\"d\">Statewide dog bite representation. California strict liability \u2014 owners are liable regardless of prior bites, any breed.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.contracosta.ca.gov\/9974\/Animal-Services\"><span class=\"t\">\ud83d\udcd8<\/span><strong>Contra Costa Animal Services<\/strong><span class=\"d\">Report a dog bite, review quarantine guidance, and access official county animal-services information.<\/span><\/a><\/div><p style=\"margin-bottom:6px\"><strong>More Concord injury help:<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"slf-cc-pills\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/\">Concord personal injury lawyers<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/concord-car-accident-lawyer\/\">Car accidents<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/concord-truck-accident-lawyer\/\">Truck accidents<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/concord-motorcycle-accident-lawyer\/\">Motorcycle accidents<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/concord-wrongful-death-lawyer\/\">Wrongful death<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/concord-slip-and-fall-lawyer\/\">Slip and fall<\/a><\/div><h2 style=\"margin-top:34px\">Concord Dog Bite Local Resources<\/h2><div class=\"slf-cc-locs\" style=\"grid-template-columns:1fr\"><div class=\"slf-cc-loc\"><h4>Animal Control, Hospitals, Police &amp; Courts<\/h4><span class=\"note\">\n<p><strong>Contra Costa Animal Services<\/strong> \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.contracosta.ca.gov\/9974\/Animal-Services\">Animal Services portal<\/a><br\/>Report dog bites here. This triggers quarantine, vaccine verification, and the official agency record.<\/p>\n<p><strong>John Muir Medical Center \u2013 Walnut Creek Campus<\/strong> \u2014 1601 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek \u00b7 24\/7 emergency care<br\/>Regional hospital option for severe bite injuries requiring surgery or higher-acuity treatment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>John Muir Medical Center \u2013 Concord Campus<\/strong> \u2014 2540 East Street \u00b7 24\/7 ER \u00b7 Common Concord ER for bite injuries, wound cleaning, imaging, and follow-up instructions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Concord Police Department<\/strong> \u2014 1350 Galindo Street \u00b7 (925) 671-3220<br\/>Report bites where the owner refuses to cooperate or cannot be identified.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wakefield Taylor Courthouse<\/strong> \u2014 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553<br\/>Where Contra Costa County personal injury lawsuits \u2014 including dog bite cases and minor\u2019s compromise petitions \u2014 are filed and heard.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><p><strong>More Concord injury help:<\/strong> visit our <a href=\"\/\">Concord personal injury lawyers<\/a> home page, or our Concord pages for <a href=\"\/concord-car-accident-lawyer\/\">car accidents<\/a>, <a href=\"\/concord-truck-accident-lawyer\/\">truck accidents<\/a>, <a href=\"\/concord-motorcycle-accident-lawyer\/\">motorcycle accidents<\/a>, <a href=\"\/concord-wrongful-death-lawyer\/\">wrongful death<\/a>, <a href=\"\/concord-slip-and-fall-lawyer\/\">slip and fall<\/a>.<\/p><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<!-- ================= FINAL CTA ================= -->\n  <section class=\"slf-cc-final\">\n    <hr class=\"rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n    <h2>California\u2019s Strict Liability Law Is on Your Side. 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